This tutorial provides 5 solutions to help you fix GPU fans not spinning issue.
A GPU fan can help cool your rig graphics card to avoid it from being overheated.
However, some users report the GPU fans not spinning issue.
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you’re able to play a game for a long time and the GPU fans should start up.
The solutions can be applied to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060/2070/2080, GTX 1060/1070 and other series graphics card.
Trick 1.

Restart Computer
Sometimes a computer restart can help resolve many computer problems.
You may cycle your Windows computer to see if it can help fix GPU fans stop working issue.
Just click Start -> Power -> Restart to reboot PC.
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Whats the Windows 11 release date?
Microsoft revealed the first Insider Preview of Windows 11 on June 24, 2021.
The official release date is October 5, 2021.
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Trick 2.
Another alternative way toupdate gadget driversto latest versions is to perform a Windows update.
Windows will automatically search and install all available latest drivers for your machine.
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If your rig graphics card has PCle power connectors, you should double-check that they are properly plugged in.
GPU vs graphics card vs video card.
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This post explains the differences between these three computer hardware components.
Trick 4. you could remove the GPU and clean it.
you’re free to also apply some lightweight mechanical oil on the GPU fans.
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Trick 5.
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